๐ธ๐ ‘Miracle Money Rain’: Gov. Sununu Unleashes $15.2 Billion Bonanza Budget for New Hampshire ๐๐ฏ
TL;DR: In a move that’s more unicorn ๐ฆ than politics, New Hampshire’s Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has penned his John Hancock on a whopping $15.2 billion, two-year budget. He has dubbed this fiscal wonder the ‘bipartisan miracle budget’. It’s a financial lovefest that hasn’t been seen since ’99, sporting state worker salary bumps, tax eliminations, and tasty nuggets for schools and affordable housing. ๐ฅ๐ฐ
Remember those awkward family reunions where everyone actually gets along? Well, New Hampshire’s legislative session just pulled off the political equivalent, with Gov. Chris Sununu slapping his signature on a $15.2 billion budget thatโs been given the name โbipartisan miracle budget.โ Is this just political mumbo jumbo or a legit “miracle” on the financial front? ๐ค๐ญ
Now, imagine this – a budget that doesn’t need the House and Senate negotiators to arm wrestle for a compromise. Instead, it glides through the process like a hot knife through butter. That’s what happened here, for the first time since the Backstreet Boys were dominating the Billboard charts (yeah, that’s 1999 for you youngsters!). And mind you, the Republicans hold such a slim majority that who shows up to work could tip the scales. But this time, it was smooth sailing. Could this become the new norm? ๐ฝ๐๏ธ
Sununu, clearly riding the euphoria, boasted that this ‘miracle budget’ caters to all – from families and students to workers and businesses. ๐ก๐๐ทโโ๏ธ๐ผ The governor claimed, โEveryone gave a little to get a lot,” and even suggested that “good government is still possible.โ That’s one heck of a statement, right? But is it just a PR stunt, or is there actual substance behind his words? ๐ค๐ซ
Now let’s talk deets – this budget isn’t just about the big numbers, but also the gains for the little guy. State workers are seeing the biggest increase in their paychecks in nearly half a century (they’re probably dancing as we speak ๐๐บ). By 2025, the interest and dividends tax will be a thing of the past. Public schools get a hefty $141 million bonus, and there’s even a chunk for affordable housing. ๐ฆ๐ซ๐๏ธ
In the end, the key question remains: Is this really a ‘bipartisan miracle budget’ or just a well-crafted PR campaign? ๐งฉ๐ก Is it sustainable, or just a flashy one-off that will leave us in debt? And perhaps most importantly, will other states take a leaf out of New Hampshire’s book, or will they stick to their guns? We can’t wait to see how this plays out! What do you think, dear readers? ๐๐๐ฒ